A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6196947 Details
Epoch: 288 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 39113582 epoch_slot_no: 60782 block_no: 6196770 slot_leader_id: 4571822 size: 42133 time: 2021-09-03 14:37:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe14b325e71194b96d9a8bcda42d448cf2b354d0474eee930744a7ca16218fdc5Block Operator
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